Healthcare in Destin, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.3%

6.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.0%

4.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.3%

1.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.7%

0.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.0%

Arthritis

27.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.4%

Mobility

11.6%

Cognitive

12.0%

Hearing

6.7%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.5%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.3 mi

Hca Florida Twin Cities Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Hca Florida Twin Cities Hospital	7.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Sacred Heart Hospital On The Emerald Coast	7.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
96Th Medical Group (Eglin Afb)	8.3 mi	Acute Care - Department of Defense	—	✓
Hca Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital	11.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
North Okaloosa Medical Center	25.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Destin has an obesity rate of 29.3%, which is 6.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.